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Skin Needling May Be Next Big Thing In Acne Scar Treatment

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:25:16 +0000

Acne scars can be notoriously tough to treat. The procedures aren't always as effective as we wish they could be. But a small study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology has shown skin needling holds promise.

During a skin needling procedure, a small tool is inserted under the skin under topical anesthetic. Skin needling stimulates percutaneous collagen creation, and has been used to treat other types of scarring.

Study participants, all off which had rolling acne scars, underwent two treatment sessions spaced eight weeks apart. Researchers say significant improvement of scarring was seen.

Keep your eye on this procedure; it just may become the next big treatment for acne scarring.

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Skin Needling May Be Next Big Thing In Acne Scar Treatment originally appeared on About.com Acne on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 00:25:16.

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AAD Launches New Site for Kids

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:16:03 +0000

The American Academy of Dermatology just launched a new website which aims to educate kids about their skin, hair and nails.

It's a cute, cartoon-y site with tons of information. Kids aged 7 to 12 will probably get a kick out of it. While it contains tons of great info, older kids and teens will probably find it too childish.

You're escorted around by Sammy Skin Cell (although I didn't realize ol' Sammy was a skin cell until he announced himself as one. He looks more like a funny-shaped kid.) Still, kids will think he's cute.

The site contains plenty of info about pimples, acne causes, and general hair and skin care, plus answers to questions kids are curious about: why do I have freckles? How do I get gum out of my hair?

There are also games to play, but my kids weren't too interested in them. I liked the family activity suggestions on the parent pages.

If you have kids, check out the site. It's never too early to learn about skin health.

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AAD Launches New Site for Kids originally appeared on About.com Acne on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 19:16:03.

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Product Review: Revlon ColorStay Concealer

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:03:24 +0000

Finding a good acne concealer is tough. It has to cover blemishes, last all day, and not clog your pores in the process. How does Revlon ColorStay Blemish Concealer measure up to these requirements?

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Product Review: Revlon ColorStay Concealer originally appeared on About.com Acne on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 08:03:24.

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Microdermabrasion: Getting the Results You Want

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:40:33 +0000

Microdermabrasion is a hot skin care procedure that is done in posh skin spas and dermatologist offices alike. After a treatment the skin feels softer, smoother, and looks more radiant.

But what if you want more visible results from your microderm treatment? For improving acne scars, sun damage, fine lines and the like, you have to get aggressive. Our About.com Guide to Dermatology explains.

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Microdermabrasion: Getting the Results You Want originally appeared on About.com Acne on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 09:40:33.

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Happy Healthy Skin Month

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:44:16 +0000

November is National Healthy Skin Month. There is plenty you can do to celebrate:

Spend a few minutes every day taking care of your skin. Start on a nightly cleansing routine, if you haven't already. Get a good oil-free moisturizer. Keep using sunscreen, even throughout the gloomy winter months.
Learn more about what causes acne and get clear on what doesn't.
If you need help treating your acne, now is a great time to see a dermatologist. Make an appointment this month.
Make the time to take care of yourself, especially as we enter into the busy holiday season.

Do you have any other skin-healthy tips? Share them with the rest of us!

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Happy Healthy Skin Month originally appeared on About.com Acne on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 00:44:16.

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Great Facial Masks for Oily Skin

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:48:24 +0000

As the air turns cold, many people find their skin gets dry and flaky. Then there are those people whose skin pumps out oil no matter what the weather.

If your skin falls into this category, you may wan to check out these facial masks made just for oily skin. They're perfect to help control that oily shine year round.

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Great Facial Masks for Oily Skin originally appeared on About.com Acne on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 14:48:24.

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Acne, Teasing, and the Tween Years

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:12:45 +0000

My daughter came home from school in tears yesterday; some of the other girls had been teasing her. Honestly, it broke my heart.

These tween years are rough. Kids this age seem to torment each other mercilessly, for not having the right clothes or the right hairstyle. Unfortunately, this is the age when acne tends to rear its head as well.

Parents, have your kids been teased because of their skin? How do you help them deal with the badgering? What do you to keep them feeling good about themselves? Share your thoughts and tips with other parents in the acne forum.

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The Price You Pay for a Close Shave

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:00:45 +0000

Guys with acne sometimes have a hard time shaving around pimples. So much so , in fact, that many choose to shave over them instead. Although it removes that annoying white head, is shaving pimples a good idea?

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The Price You Pay for a Close Shave originally appeared on About.com Acne on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at 18:00:45.

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The Doctors Weigh in on Baby Acne

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:11:27 +0000

One of my earliest aspirations was to become a doctor. Then I came to terms with the fact that blood scares the bejeebers out of me. So, I settled for watching M.D.s on TV instead.

On the TV show The Doctors today, the experts weighed in on newborn acne. This is actually a fairly common problem, but one that is surprising to most new parents (who weren't expecting to deal with acne for at least another 13 years.)

The program did suggest using a very weak vinegar solution as a toner to help speed things along (with the caveat to check with baby's pediatrician before trying this home treatment.)

What you shouldn't do is use OTC acne treatments. These products are designed for older teen or adult skin and can damage baby's delicate skin.

The best bet is to wait the acne out; it will go away on its own. Besides, you're little one is perfect even with acne, right?

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The Doctors Weigh in on Baby Acne originally appeared on About.com Acne on Friday, October 9th, 2009 at 18:11:27.

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Some Question the Safety of Yaz

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:57:24 +0000

Today, birth control pills are used for more than just the obvious. Take Yaz, for instance. It has been approved by the FDA to bring relief from PMDD and help control moderate acne.

Yaz is now under fire for what else it may do.

All oral contraceptives may increase a woman's risk of blood clots and stroke. But some believe the combination of estrogen and drospirenone, as in Yaz, carries a higher risk than other birth control pills. At least one study, published in the August issue of the British Medical Journal, seems to support this idea.

Bayer defends its product, though, stating the side effects in question are rare and happen with no more frequency than with other birth control pills. They point to additional studies that show the safety of estrogen-drospirenone combination.

It's been a tough year for the pharmaceutical company, as Bayer was reprimanded by the FDA in February for misleading Yaz advertisements.

Developing serious side effects is a rare occurrence, but you should know the risks of birth control pills. As always, turn to your doctor for advice if you have concerns about your birth control pill.

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Some Question the Safety of Yaz originally appeared on About.com Acne on Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 20:57:24.

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